Utility poles last up to 125 years

Constructed with polyurethane raw materials from Bayer MaterialScience, RStandard composite utility poles have reportedly withstood direct contact with both a tornado in Texas and harsh Scandinavian weather. Since many utility poles were erected post-World War II, most are made from wood, concrete, and steel. Unlike those poles, these polyurethane poles aren't susceptible to factors such as rotting, destructive pests, and corrosion.